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Find organisations that support veterans and their families

This directory lists organisations that provide support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families.

You can filter results by location and select as many areas of support as you need.

This should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all services on offer to veterans and their families in the UK.

The government is not liable for any services that fail to meet an individual’s requirements or standards.

The inclusion of these organisations or services should not be taken as endorsement by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs.

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  • Op ASCEND is a free, government-backed employment service that supports veterans by providing career advice and helping them connect with veteran-friendly employers.

  • Based in Salisbury, ALABARÉ provides in-person, joined-up support to veterans and families across the South West of England.

  • Armed Forces Community HQ provides practical and emotional support for veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families in Wigan and the surrounding area.

  • Armed Forces Community Support provides a local support hub for veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families in Warrington and the surrounding area.

  • Blind Veterans UK is a national charity for ex-service personnel that have experienced severe sight loss.

  • The Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre seeks to support and improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of military veterans and their families in Northern Ireland.

  • BuildForce is a community interest company that provides a career service and pathways into employment in the construction industry.

  • Bulldogs Boxing & Community Activities provides a community hub and support for veterans and the wider armed forces community in Port Talbot.

  • The Career Transition Partnership is the official resettlement service for the armed forces. It supports service leavers who are transitioning from their military career into civilian employment, further education or retirem…

  • Christopher Turley Armed Forces Hub in Telford provides a local place for veterans, serving personnel and their families to access support and connect with the armed forces community.

  • The East Durham Veterans Trust provides support around mental health, finance, housing and social inclusion to veterans and their families in the North East.

  • The East Durham Veterans Trust outreach hub in Stockton-on-Tees provides a local access point for veterans and their families.

  • Ellesmere Port VRC provides a local place for veterans and their families to access support, information and advice.

  • Located near Salisbury, Entrain Space provides modern, self-contained flats for veterans and families, alongside on-site welfare support and employment and enterprise training.

  • The Erskine Veterans Charity supports veterans in Scotland, offering care homes, supported living accommodation and an activity centre available to veterans in the community.

  • The Forces Employment Charity provides employment and training support to service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses and partners.

  • Glasgow's Helping Heroes provides support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in Glasgow and the surrounding area.

  • Groundwork Greater Manchester's veterans programme, Operation Re-Org, supports the armed forces community across the North West of England with a variety of support, mainly in employment and financial management.

  • HighGround is an employment-focused charity dedicated to supporting military personnel, veterans and reservists in transitioning to new careers within the land-based sector.

  • Hull 4 Heroes is an armed forces support charity based in Hull that helps veterans and their families successfully transition to civilian life.

  • Improving Lives Plymouth runs a local veterans and family hub providing information, advice, peer support and practical help.

  • Liverpool Veterans HQ provides local support to veterans and their families in Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area.

  • MAPS of West Tyrone provides local support and information for veterans and members of the armed forces community in Omagh and across West Tyrone.

  • Mourne Veterans Hub provides local support, information and advice for veterans and their families in the Mourne area.

  • Officers’ Association Scotland is a charity that provides lifelong employment and welfare support to officers and their families across Scotland.

  • Based in Colchester, Phoenix Heroes is a community interest company that support veterans by providing them with access to outdoor activities.

  • Prudhoe Veterans Hub provides a local place for veterans and their families to meet, access support and connect with the wider armed forces community.

  • Regenerate provides local support, information and advice for veterans and members of the armed forces community in Portadown and the surrounding area.

  • RMA - The Royal Marines Charity provides support for serving and former Royal Marines personnel and their families.

  • Royal British Veterans Enterprise is a national charity that empowers veterans and people with disabilities by creating meaningful jobs, providing quality homes and building inclusive communities where everyone can thrive

  • SaluteMyJob is a social enterprise that helps people from across the armed forces community into employment with 'forces friendly' organisations.

  • Scottish Veterans Residences is a registered social landlord that provides supported and general-purpose accommodation to veterans in Scotland.

  • SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

  • STAND TO Derbyshire Veteran Community Support is a service dedicated to supporting veterans and their families in Derbyshire with issues around addiction, welfare, housing and more.

  • Swansea Veterans Hub provides a local place for veterans and their families to access support, peer support and community activities.

  • The Armed Forces Outreach Service is a local authority and housing provider partnership service covering Newcastle, Gateshead and County Durham in the North East of England.

  • The Bridge for Heroes provides direct help and support to veterans and their families in West Norfolk and beyond.

  • The Poppy Factory is a charity that provides employment support to veterans and their families.

  • The Ripple Pond supports adult family members of physically or psychologically injured UK armed forces personnel and veterans.

  • The VC Gallery provides a community space for veterans in Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock, using creative activities to support wellbeing and reduce isolation.

  • The White Ensign Association provides guidance and support to all serving and former members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Reserves and family members on employment, resettlement, pensions, compens…

  • Veterans Contact Point is a charity that supports local veterans and their families in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull areas.

  • Veterans' Growth is a charity that offers horticultural therapy to veterans who are dealing with mental and physical health challenges.

  • Veterans Hub Londonderry provides local support, information, advice and peer support for veterans and their families in Londonderry.

  • Veterans In Communities is a charity based in Lancashire that supports those who have served in the armed forces, including their families.

  • Veterans in Crisis provides support to veterans in Sunderland, addressing issues such as homelessness, mental health and unemployment.

  • Veterans into Logistics is a charity that trains veterans in HGV driving and helps get them into sustainable employment in the logistics industry.

  • Based in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, Veterans Outreach Support offers welfare, wellbeing and mental health support to UK armed forces and Merchant Navy veterans, as well as their spouses and partners.

  • Veterans Support Group Ballymena provides a local community and support network for veterans in Ballymena and the surrounding area.

  • Walking With The Wounded supports those who served and their families through mental health, employment and care coordination programmes.